Fire Civil Service Entrance Exam January 11, 2025

CITY OF LANCASTER, TX
Lancaster, Texas 75146 United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 15, 2024
  • Salary: See Position Description USD
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Job Description

    Summary

    NOTICE OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

    Please be advised that the City of Lancaster will be administering a Civil Service Entrance Examination for Firefighters on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
    In order to receive a ticket number and study guide instructions, you must complete the online application & upload the required documents at www.lancaster-tx.com , click on the Employment Opportunities icon to access the online application. Please include a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D., valid driver’s license, all of your Firefighter or Medical Technician Certificates, if you are currently enrolled in a fire academy, an enrollment letter in good standing must be furnished. ***NOTE: Out of State applicants must determine their Texas Certifiability with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
    BASED ON THE CURRENT NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO A FIREFIGHTER, PARAMEDIC or EMT CERTIFIED APPLICANT

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    The following are required for exam eligibility:
    1. An applicant may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position with a Fire Department unless the applicant meets all legal requirements necessary to become eligible for future certification by the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education. Future certifications obtained shall be filed with the Civil Service Director on behalf of the Civil Service Commission.
    2. Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
    3. Must possess a current valid driver’s license.
    4. Must be at least 18 years of age on the day of the exam and meet all eligibility requirements of Section 143.023 of the Texas Fire and Police Civil Service Law.
    ***NOTE: Applicants 36 years of age and older are ineligible to take the exam.
    5. Must meet all physical requirements.
    6. Must be U.S. Citizen.
    Practice Agility Test - The Lancaster Fire Department will hold practices for the agility test on November 9, 2024 and December 7, 2024 at the Public Safety Building - Station 1 , 100 Craig Shaw Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, Texas, 75134 starting at 09:00 AM on both dates.

    The Firefighters’ Entrance Examination will be administered from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The Entrance Examination will be administered at the Lancaster Recreation Center; 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, Texas 75134• Photo Identification will be required in order to be admitted to the Examination.
    • The Entrance Examination will consist of language and math skills. Study guide instructions will be provided to applicants from the Human Resources Department after receipt of a complete online application.
    • A ranked eligibility list will be maintained for one year unless the list is exhausted.
    • All applications and required documents should be submitted online at www.lancaster-tx.com - Employment Opportunities by the deadline of 4 P.M. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in order to be included for the examination.
    • The Physical Agility Test will be administered immediately after the Entrance Exam at Station #1, for those ranked #1- #10 who pass the written exams. An additional physical agility will be administered at a later date for the remaining ranked applicants. Bring proper clothing and shoes to participate in the physical test. (All questions pertaining to the Physical Agility Test should be referred to Assistant Chief Terry Hunter at 972-218-2609.)

    If you have any questions regarding the application process, you may contact:
    Office of Human Resources, 700 E. Main St., Lancaster, TX 75146 (972-275-1790).
    (Office hours are 8-5, Monday-Friday)

    Salary Non-Certified Firefighters start at $51,453.22. Certified Firefighters start at $ 74,672.93. Paramedic pay is given to those that are Paramedic certified.

    A $2,500.00 hiring incentive, paid half at hire and half upon successful completion of the training program, is provided to applicants who are dual certified in the State of Texas as Paramedic and Firefighter Basic.

    The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

    To learn more details, vist our benefits page.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Lancaster
    • City of Lancaster

    Historical Overview

    The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...

    Location

    Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...

    Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.

    Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.

    Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!

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